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The American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is developing a nationwide network of trauma centers for animals to provide owners and referring veterinarians the highest possible level of care for animals, much like at trauma centers available to humans. The network already has nine hospitals, each with a variety of specialists available at all hours. The clinicians will conduct studies to enhance the veterinary emergency and critical care scientific literature.

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The University of Pennsylvania's Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital has been named one of nine animal care trauma centers in the U.S. by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Hospitals included in the trauma center network must meet several requirements. "This new designation creates a standard of care in veterinary medicine that didn't previously exist and provides pet owners with important information in the event of a trauma-related emergency," said veterinarian Armelle de Laforcade of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and executive secretary of ACVECC.

There is a range of solutions available for small-business owners who are looking for ways to accept credit-card payments, writes Chad Brooks. He summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of three options: merchant account services, online processing systems and mobile processors.

Retired veterinarian Samuel Tate spends his days advocating for and developing options for animals amid human evacuations for hurricanes and other disasters. "I approach the issue from a public health standpoint," Dr. Tate said, noting that if people can't take pets on public transportation or to a shelter during an emergency evacuation situation, they won't evacuate.

An Oklahoma man has died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to state officials. The case marks the third hantavirus-related death in the state since the disease was first documented in the U.S. in 1993. Officials are urging people to take precautions when cleaning out cabins or other spaces that may have been vacant over the winter. People typically become infected if exposed to viral particles in deer mouse droppings.

Dogs can suffer from allergies to fleas, environmental allergens and more, and the issues may manifest as skin problems. Cats also develop allergies, but they usually exhibit gastrointestinal symptoms, according to veterinarian Jules Benson of Petplan. Allergy testing is available for pets, and treatments are aimed at alleviating the discomfort associated with allergies, since, just like in humans, they can't be cured.